Morning, or, the Man of Taste 1802 - 1811

"Morning, or, The Man of Taste" (1802–1811) is a satirical hand-colored etching by the British artist Henry William Bunbury. The print depicts a wealthy couple at breakfast, surrounded by servants and a table laden with food, as a gamekeeper presents them with a plate of recently hunted birds. Bunbury's work is known for its humorous depictions of everyday life and social satire, and this piece is no exception. The exaggerated features and poses of the figures, as well as the abundance of food, are all intended to create a sense of amusement and ridicule. The print is a comment on the excesses of the upper class, particularly their obsession with hunting and the consumption of luxury goods. "Morning, or, The Man of Taste" is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.